It took less than five seconds for Dana White to make the decision to hand devastating featherweight Aalon Cruz a fight contract in the UFC after watching him brutally finish a rival fighter during Wednesday’s Contender Series card.

White made a signing motion with his hands as soon as the cameras flashed to his seats in the crowd as Cruz was checked by the referee and his opponent Steven Nguyen was left motionless on the canvas.

Cruz’s contract was made official at the end of the night — one of four fighters to win promotion to the UFC.

His claim was undeniable after watching Nguyen drop like a bag of spuds.

In a brutal war where both fighters were forced to eat heavy shots, Cruz seized his moment to perfection by launching into a sweetly executed flying knee that connected flush on Nguyen’s chin, immediately relieving him of his consciousness.

Even more impressive, the blow was landed with just 24 seconds left in the final round.

Despite sporting a badly swollen face and a shiny, welt under his left eye, Criz had plenty to celebrate after pulling off the knockout of the night.